# North Shore Active Adults

> Garden events, wellness programs, and lifelong-learning lectures for active adults 55+ on Chicago's North Shore: Evanston, Wilmette, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/gcwua8.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/gcwua8/north-shore-active-adults. Updated 2026-10-14T15:06:26.736Z.

Status: live. Updates every 2 weeks (update_cadence biweekly). Last write 2026-10-11T13:57:52.182Z.

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### [Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns](https://wknd.app/r/hwxbyx/night-of-1-000-jack-o-lanterns)

- When: 2026-10-16 18:30-22:30 (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Chicago Botanic Garden (42.15199, -87.79112)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $24.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween, outdoors, night
- About: From $24 adults / $17 children ages 3-12 (advance pricing); $3 service fee per ticket
- Source: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/halloween

### [Kate Liu, piano](https://wknd.app/r/yz3ane/kate-liu-piano)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Galvin Recital Hall (42.05159, -87.67154)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: piano, classical
- About: Not listed
- Source: https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/calendar/59

### [Mack's Fall Bike Swap!](https://wknd.app/r/ttax34/macks-fall-bike-swap)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mack's Bike & Goods (42.0642, -87.71685)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: bicycles, swap
- About: Vendor spaces free, first-come first-served.
- Source: https://chicory-octopus-y9ce.squarespace.com/events/save-the-date-bike-marketswap

### [Walking Tour: Double Houses and Prairie School, Ridge Historic District](https://wknd.app/r/xc2u3f/walking-tour-double-houses-and-prairie-school-ridge-historic)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-12:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.04593, -87.69127)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: class
- Topics: walking-tour, history, architecture
- About: $15.00 - $20.00
- Source: https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/events/category/walking-tours/list/

### [Boo Bash!](https://wknd.app/r/fk9f9y/boo-bash)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: West Ridge Community Center (42.1639, -87.81536)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall
- About: Halloween event at West Ridge Community Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park. $10-$12.
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/event/boo-bash/

### [Zombie Scramble](https://wknd.app/r/5env8d/zombie-scramble)

- When: 2026-10-17 17:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Ecology Center (42.05665, -87.70085)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $36.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: running, halloween, 5k
- About: $36 residents / $45.55 non-residents
- Source: https://cityofevanston.org/departments/prcs/facilities/ecology_center/ecology_seasonal_special_events.php

### [The Joy of Classical Music: A Haunted Violin Sonata](https://wknd.app/r/vs3hx3/the-joy-of-classical-music-a-haunted-violin-sonata)

- When: 2026-10-19 15:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: music, classical
- About: With Jim Kendros. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West. $20 series / $50 non-members.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Trailside Bike Repair Workshop](https://wknd.app/r/h2b7gx/trailside-bike-repair-workshop)

- When: 2026-10-20 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: REI Northbrook (42.10797, -87.80094)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: cycling, workshop
- About: Hands-on bike repair workshop at REI Northbrook, 888 Willow Road.
- Source: https://www.rei.com/events/88669/trailside-bike-repair-workshop

### [Curator's Talk: Modernity in the Making - Eduardo Bello (Picturing the Modern Metropolis)](https://wknd.app/r/67f8jb/curators-talk-modernity-in-the-making-eduardo-bello)

- When: 2026-10-22 15:30-16:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Block Museum of Art (42.05205, -87.67238)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: curator-talk, art
- About: Free, open to all.
- Source: https://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/events/2026/curators-talk-modernity-in-the-making.html

### [Mah Jongg After Dark](https://wknd.app/r/3pbj2y/mah-jongg-after-dark)

- When: 2026-10-22 18:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mallinckrodt Center (42.08114, -87.72355)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: games, night
- About: Adults-only evening mah jongg social at the Mallinckrodt Center. Ages 21 and up. M-$20/NM-$25 M-$20/NM-$25
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Pumpkins in the Woods](https://wknd.app/r/9p8atc/pumpkins-in-the-woods)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hubbard Woods Park (42.11836, -87.74433)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, nature, night
- About: Fall event in Hubbard Woods Park; pumpkin-themed woods experience.
- Source: https://www.winpark.org/pumpkins-in-the-woods/

### [Halloween Open Play Pickleball](https://wknd.app/r/zq4evd/halloween-open-play-pickleball)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Club Pickle & Padel (42.19402, -87.82709)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: halloween, pickleball
- About: Halloween open play at Club Pickle & Padel, 2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park. $10-$20.
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/event/halloween-open-play-pickleball/

### [Scary Skate](https://wknd.app/r/ste7yc/scary-skate)

- When: 2026-10-23 19:00-20:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.21156, -87.8377)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: sports
- Topics: ice-skating, halloween
- About: Free community Halloween ice skating evening; costumes welcome, all ages and skill levels. Free Free
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/get-ready-for-spooktacular-fun-at-our-halloween-events-2/

### [Snowshoeing Basics](https://wknd.app/r/yfbdav/snowshoeing-basics)

- When: 2026-10-23 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: REI Northbrook (42.10797, -87.80094)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: outdoors, winter
- About: Free class at REI Northbrook, 888 Willow Road.
- Source: https://www.rei.com/events/43657/snowshoeing-basics

### [Gillson Beach Clean-Up](https://wknd.app/r/dxgsxe/gillson-beach-clean-up)

- When: 2026-10-24 09:00-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Gillson Beach, 890 Michigan Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0797512, -87.6902817)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: meetup
- Topics: volunteer, outdoor
- About: An offseason beach cleanup with Go Green Wilmette. Supplies provided and all ages welcome.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Re/Supply Garage Sale](https://wknd.app/r/dbtaqq/re-supply-garage-sale)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: REI Northbrook (42.10797, -87.80094)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: sale
- Topics: outdoors, gear
- About: Members-only used-gear sale at REI Northbrook, 888 Willow Road. REI membership required ($30 lifetime).
- Source: https://www.rei.com/events/gsal/garage-sale

### [Wilmette Pumpkin and Paws Fall Fest](https://wknd.app/r/ncu4ns/wilmette-pumpkin-and-paws-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-13:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Linden Square (42.07397, -87.69217)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, halloween
- About: Fall festival at Linden Square, 400 Linden Ave, Wilmette.
- Source: https://www.visitchicagonorthshore.com/events/wilmette-pumpkin-and-paws-fall-fest-2026-10-24

### [Pumpkin Pool Splash](https://wknd.app/r/vnymkb/pumpkin-pool-splash)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Park Fitness (42.18927, -87.82127)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, pool
- About: Pumpkin-themed pool event at Park Fitness, 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park. $15-$18.
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/event/pumpkin-pool-splash-3/

### [Day of the Dead Opening Celebration: Tarde de Catrinas](https://wknd.app/r/m6xnhc/day-of-the-dead-opening-celebration-tarde-de-catrinas)

- When: 2026-10-24 15:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Jens Jensen Park (42.16526, -87.78219)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: culture, fall
- About: Free Day of the Dead opening celebration at Jens Jensen Park, 486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park.
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/event/day-of-the-dead-opening-celebration-tarde-de-catrinas/

### [Bug-a-Boo: annual Halloween nature event](https://wknd.app/r/3a6tdf/bug-a-boo-annual-halloween-nature-event)

- When: 2026-10-24 16:30-19:15 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Ecology Center (42.05665, -87.70085)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $11.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, nature, family-friendly
- About: $11 residents / $14.32 non-residents
- Source: https://cityofevanston.org/departments/prcs/facilities/ecology_center/ecology_seasonal_special_events.php

### [Music Academy Faculty Recital (benefit for tuition support)](https://wknd.app/r/vksqnj/music-academy-faculty-recital-benefit-for-tuition-support)

- When: 2026-10-24 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall (42.05159, -87.67154)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical, benefit
- About: $10 general public / $5 students
- Source: https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/645237

### [Join the Better Trails Club](https://wknd.app/r/hs2a7h/join-the-better-trails-club)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: REI Northbrook (42.10797, -87.80094)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: meetup
- Topics: outdoors, volunteer
- About: Free REI trail-stewardship club session at REI Northbrook, 888 Willow Road.
- Source: https://www.rei.com/events/jbtc/join-the-better-trails-club

### [Classical Kaleidoscope (Oct 26)](https://wknd.app/r/rkpx8m/classical-kaleidoscope-oct-26)

- When: 2026-10-26 14:30-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: music, classical
- About: Free Monday concert series, members only. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Day Trip: The Obama Presidential Center](https://wknd.app/r/q5na4u/day-trip-the-obama-presidential-center)

- When: 2026-10-29 11:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Obama Presidential Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $80.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: culture, museum
- About: Senior Center bus trip to the Obama Presidential Center. Bus departs 11 AM, returns 6 PM. $80, members only, limited to one date.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Halloween Bingo Party](https://wknd.app/r/6saccw/halloween-bingo-party)

- When: 2026-10-29 13:30-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0853264, -87.7235804)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $12.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: games, halloween
- About: An afternoon Halloween bingo social for adults 21 and up at the Mallinckrodt Center.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Evanston Witches Ride 2026](https://wknd.app/r/s47rwe/evanston-witches-ride-2026)

- When: 2026-10-29 17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mack's Bike & Goods (42.0642, -87.71685)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: sports
- Topics: cycling, halloween, costume
- About: Free (pre-registration required by Oct 25)
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/macks-bike-goods-witches-ride-2026-tickets-2000211724111

### [Glencoe's Halloween Hello](https://wknd.app/r/3wnaxt/glencoes-halloween-hello)

- When: 2026-10-30 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.1338, -87.75774)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, fall
- About: Halloween activities across Glencoe shops, including Village Halloween at 675 Village Court.
- Source: https://www.visitchicagonorthshore.com/events/halloween_glencoe_hello

### [Evening Shadows: A Candlelight Tour of the Dawes House](https://wknd.app/r/jk98ck/evening-shadows-a-candlelight-tour-of-the-dawes-house)

- When: 2026-10-30 18:30-19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Evanston History Center (42.04309, -87.67374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: class
- Topics: candlelight-tour, history, halloween
- About: $15.00 - $20.00
- Source: https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/evening-shadows-a-candlelight-tour-of-the-dawes-house/

### [Spooky Skate](https://wknd.app/r/x36khg/spooky-skate)

- When: 2026-10-31 13:00-14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Centennial Ice Rinks (42.06967, -87.73298)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: ice-skating, halloween
- About: Halloween ice skating at Centennial Ice Rinks: $5 in-costume entry (free for 5 & under), $8 student / $9 adult regular entry. In-costume $5; regular $8 student/$9 adult; free 5 & under In-costume $5; regular $8 student/$9 adult; free 5 & under
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra](https://wknd.app/r/c3qjha/northwestern-university-symphony-orchestra)

- When: 2026-10-31 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.05249, -87.6721)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: orchestral, classical
- About: Not listed
- Source: https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/calendar/59

### [Los Angeles Guitar Quartet](https://wknd.app/r/qa3y3t/los-angeles-guitar-quartet)

- When: 2026-10-31 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Galvin Recital Hall (42.05159, -87.67154)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: guitar, classical
- About: Not listed
- Source: https://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/calendar/59

### [Talks@EHC: The Great Mothers-Awakening & the Struggle for Disability Rights](https://wknd.app/r/gg9rwk/talks-ehc-the-great-mothers-awakening-the-struggle-for)

- When: 2026-11-01 16:30-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Evanston History Center (42.04309, -87.67374)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: talk, history, disability-rights
- Source: https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/event/talksehc-the-great-mothers-awakening-the-struggle-for-disability-rights/

### [Beyond the Badge: Public Works + Police - Snow, Storms, and Safety](https://wknd.app/r/rs94zv/beyond-the-badge-public-works-police-snow-storms-and-safety)

- When: 2026-11-02 13:00-14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: meetup
- Topics: community, talk
- About: Free conversation with Highland Park Police, open to the community. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Backpacking Stoves and Water Treatment Workshop](https://wknd.app/r/ph5284/backpacking-stoves-and-water-treatment-workshop)

- When: 2026-11-04 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: REI Northbrook (42.10797, -87.80094)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: class
- Topics: outdoors, workshop
- About: Workshop at REI Northbrook, 888 Willow Road. From $20.
- Source: https://www.rei.com/events/90090/backpacking-stoves-and-water-treatment-workshop

### [Curator's Talk: All the Noise and the Hurry - Corinne Granof (Picturing the Modern Metropolis)](https://wknd.app/r/pe26wr/curators-talk-all-the-noise-and-the-hurry-corinne-granof)

- When: 2026-11-05 15:30-16:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Block Museum of Art (42.05205, -87.67238)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: curator-talk, art
- About: Free, open to all.
- Source: https://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/events/2026/curators-talk-all-the-noise-and-the-hurry.html

### [Block Cinema: Chicago - First Impressions of a Great American City (1961), first screening in 60 years](https://wknd.app/r/rxs6h5/block-cinema-chicago-first-impressions-of-a-great-american)

- When: 2026-11-05 19:00-20:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Block Museum of Art (42.05205, -87.67238)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: chicago, screening
- About: Part of Block Cinema's Listening to Chicago: Denis Mitchell and Studs Terkel program. Free, RSVP.
- Source: https://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/cinema/2026/listening-to-chicago-denis-mitchell-and-studs-terkel.html

### [Levy Senior Center Senior Trip: Feed My Starving Children and Royal Buffet](https://wknd.app/r/2zrvt9/levy-senior-center-senior-trip-feed-my-starving-children-and)

- When: 2026-11-05 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.02343, -87.69986)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $27.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: volunteering, day-trip
- About: Discounted Levy member pricing at checkout; sign up by Oct. 27
- Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILEVANSTON/bulletins/4267c03

### [Saw-whet Owl Banding](https://wknd.app/r/hca6h8/saw-whet-owl-banding)

- When: 2026-11-06 13:30-22:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.20589, -87.84248)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $52.00
- Category: class
- Topics: birds, wildlife, night
- About: Rare evening wildlife program: participate in saw-whet owl banding research with Heller naturalists. $52 $52
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/venue/heller-nature-center/?posts_per_page=18

### [Free Concert Series: Veteran's Day Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/hgszym/free-concert-series-veterans-day-celebration)

- When: 2026-11-06 13:30-14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: music
- About: HPHS Symphony Orchestra. Free Friday concert series. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West. Free for members.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Pumpkin Smash](https://wknd.app/r/6udqdn/pumpkin-smash)

- When: 2026-11-06 16:30-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.18927, -87.82127)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: meetup
- Topics: composting, post-halloween
- About: Community sustainability event: smash carved and uncarved pumpkins and compost them into nutrient-rich soil. All ages. Free Free
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2/

### [T.G.I.F. Skate](https://wknd.app/r/stx8ts/t-g-i-f-skate)

- When: 2026-11-06 19:30-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0697579, -87.7337999)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: sports
- About: A classic Friday-night public skate session at Centennial Ice Rinks. Skate rental available.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Ladies' Home Journal - La Caccina vocal ensemble concert](https://wknd.app/r/j5vfcp/ladies-home-journal-la-caccina-vocal-ensemble-concert)

- When: 2026-11-07 19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.04309, -87.67374)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: vocal, early-music
- Source: https://lacaccina.org/shop/glass

### [Donovan's Garage: Evanston's Free Monthly Jazz Performance Laboratory](https://wknd.app/r/7d3ueg/donovans-garage-evanstons-free-monthly-jazz-performance)

- When: 2026-11-10 19:00-20:30 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201 (42.0430938, -87.6737323)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, jazz
- About: A free monthly jazz laboratory where local artists build spontaneous improvisations from standards and originals inside the historic Dawes House. RSVP required.
- Source: https://evanstonhistorycenter.org/events/

### [Vacant Stares: Adrienne Brown on Rethinking Urban Emptiness](https://wknd.app/r/u7x8b7/vacant-stares-adrienne-brown-on-rethinking-urban-emptiness)

- When: 2026-11-11 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.05205, -87.67238)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: talk, urbanism
- Source: https://nublockmuseum.blog/2026/09/01/the-block-museum-of-art-explores-how-artists-shaped-the-image-of-the-modern-city/

### [Anderson & Roe Piano Duo (Skyline Piano Artist Series)](https://wknd.app/r/8kyyn4/anderson-roe-piano-duo-skyline-piano-artist-series)

- When: 2026-11-13 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.05159, -87.67154)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music, piano
- About: Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe return to the Skyline Piano Artist Series with their high-energy, Billboard-chart-topping piano duo performances.
- Source: https://www.music.northwestern.edu/news/2026/bienen-reveals-2026-27-guest-artist-series

### [Central Street Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting](https://wknd.app/r/nrh3au/central-street-holiday-stroll-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-11-14 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.064, -87.69621)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: holiday, community
- About: Free community event on the 1700-2200 blocks of Central Street, Evanston. Stores open 10 AM; tree lighting 5 PM.
- Source: https://www.visitchicagonorthshore.com/events/central-street-holiday-stroll-and-tree-lighting-2026-11-14

### [Leaf Peeping & Pressing Workshop](https://wknd.app/r/zvvs4r/leaf-peeping-pressing-workshop)

- When: 2026-11-14 13:00-14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center (42.18672, -87.78666)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $14.00
- Category: class
- Topics: fall, crafts, nature
- About: Fall workshop on leaf peeping and pressing at the Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center. $14 $14
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/venue/rosewood-beach-interpretive-center/

### [Turkey-ly Awesome](https://wknd.app/r/eqc96c/turkey-ly-awesome)

- When: 2026-11-15 10:00-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center (42.18672, -87.78666)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $14.00
- Category: class
- Topics: nature, thanksgiving, crafts
- About: Thanksgiving-themed family nature event at the Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center. $14 $14
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/venue/rosewood-beach-interpretive-center/

### [The Joy of Classical Music: Treasures to be Thankful For](https://wknd.app/r/8bhrku/the-joy-of-classical-music-treasures-to-be-thankful-for)

- When: 2026-11-16 15:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: music, classical
- About: With Jim Kendros. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West. $20 series / $50 non-members.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Brunch & Learn: The Parks of Montana & the Dakotas](https://wknd.app/r/byhuxf/brunch-learn-the-parks-of-montana-the-dakotas)

- When: 2026-11-17 11:30-13:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: class
- Topics: talk, brunch
- About: Brunch & Learn (America250 series) with Nancy McCully. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West. $10 members / $30 non-members; registration deadline one week prior.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Campus Reading Program Keynote: George Saunders on 'Vigil'](https://wknd.app/r/3p3962/campus-reading-program-keynote-george-saunders-on-vigil)

- When: 2026-11-19 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: (42.05194, -87.67737)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: author, keynote
- About: Free (ticket via Norris Box Office)
- Source: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/05/vigil-by-acclaimed-author-george-saunders-kicks-off-the-new-campus-reading-program

### [Thanksgiving Luncheon](https://wknd.app/r/dcswz8/thanksgiving-luncheon)

- When: 2026-11-20 12:00-14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: DiPescara (42.15083, -87.81543)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: food
- Topics: holiday, lunch
- About: Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon at DiPescara, 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook. $40 members / $60 non-members; registration deadline Nov 10.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Woman's Club of Evanston Holiday Bazaar](https://wknd.app/r/hfaxgm/womans-club-of-evanston-holiday-bazaar)

- When: 2026-11-20 17:30-19:30 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: (42.04806, -87.67926)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: holiday, shopping
- About: Free admission bazaar at the Woman's Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Ave.
- Source: https://www.visitchicagonorthshore.com/events/womans-club-of-evanston-holiday-bazaar-2026-11-20

### [Natural Dyes](https://wknd.app/r/ftgeqe/natural-dyes)

- When: 2026-11-21 13:00-14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Heller Nature Center (42.20589, -87.84248)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts, nature, workshop
- About: Hands-on workshop on making natural dyes at Heller Nature Center. $20 $20
- Source: https://www.pdhp.org/venue/heller-nature-center/?posts_per_page=18

### [Classical Kaleidoscope (Nov 30)](https://wknd.app/r/8uy7vg/classical-kaleidoscope-nov-30)

- When: 2026-11-30 14:30-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Highland Park Senior Center (42.18956, -87.82067)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: music, classical
- About: Free Monday concert series, members only. Highland Park Senior Center, 1201 Park Avenue West.
- Source: https://www.cityhpil.com/resident/senior_center/index.php

### [Holiday Cookie Crew: Generations of Cheer](https://wknd.app/r/b3xezv/holiday-cookie-crew-generations-of-cheer)

- When: 2026-12-02 16:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0853264, -87.7235804)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts, winter-holidays
- About: An intergenerational holiday cookie-decorating workshop for ages 5 and up, good for grandparents and grandkids together.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Adult Gingerbread Night Out](https://wknd.app/r/4ytkyu/adult-gingerbread-night-out)

- When: 2026-12-04 19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lakeview Center, 800 Gillson Park Dr, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0792357, -87.6870953)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $55.00
- Category: class
- Topics: crafts, winter-holidays, food
- About: An adults-only evening of gingerbread-house building at the Lakeview Center, with materials and instruction included.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Holiday Exhibition](https://wknd.app/r/whhn2m/holiday-exhibition)

- When: 2026-12-13 13:30-15:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0697579, -87.7337999)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: sports
- Topics: sports, winter-holidays
- About: A free holiday figure-skating exhibition by Wilmette's skaters. Free for spectators.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [New Year's Eve Skate](https://wknd.app/r/rmetm7/new-years-eve-skate)

- When: 2026-12-31 12:00-13:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Centennial Ice Rinks, 2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091 (42.0697579, -87.7337999)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $8.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: sports, new-years
- About: A midday New Year's Eve public skate to close out the year at Centennial Ice Rinks.
- Source: https://wilmettepark.org/upcoming-events/list/?posts_per_page=80

### [Viano Quartet (Winter Chamber Music Festival, 30th season)](https://wknd.app/r/3gkan5/viano-quartet-winter-chamber-music-festival-30th-season)

- When: 2027-01-08 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (42.05249, -87.6721)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music, chamber-music
- About: The Winter Chamber Music Festival's 30th season opens with the Viano Quartet, first-prize winners at the Banff International String Quartet Competition and 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients.
- Source: https://www.music.northwestern.edu/news/2026/bienen-reveals-2026-27-guest-artist-series

### [Horszowski Trio (Winter Chamber Music Festival)](https://wknd.app/r/sfutn2/horszowski-trio-winter-chamber-music-festival)

- When: 2027-01-10 15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (42.05249, -87.6721)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music, chamber-music
- About: The Horszowski Trio performs as part of the 30th Winter Chamber Music Festival; the trio premiered Charles Wuorinen's Piano Trio No. 2 at the Library of Congress in 2025.
- Source: https://www.music.northwestern.edu/news/2026/bienen-reveals-2026-27-guest-artist-series

### [Isidore String Quartet (Winter Chamber Music Festival)](https://wknd.app/r/zscqgj/isidore-string-quartet-winter-chamber-music-festival)

- When: 2027-01-15 19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (42.05249, -87.6721)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music, chamber-music
- About: The 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition winners and 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipients perform in the Winter Chamber Music Festival's 30th season.
- Source: https://www.music.northwestern.edu/news/2026/bienen-reveals-2026-27-guest-artist-series